Ex-England rugby player arrested on suspicion of raping a teenager

following reports of an incident at a nightclub in the city which stated: “Officers were

called shortly before 11 am on Sunday 9 January 2022 to a report of a sexual assault

on a female on Thorpeness Square in Manchester.

“A woman in her late teens was reported to have been sexually assaulted. She is

currently being supported by specialist officers. A 29-year-old man was arrested on

suspicion of rape and a 41-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of

administering a substance with intent to cause a sexual offence.

“Both have since been released on bail as enquiries continue and a number of lines of

enquiry are being followed up by detectives.” The Rugby Football Union declined to

comment.